Serena O’Sullivan is a Phoenix-based news reporter and content editor at KTAR News since 2023. Serena’s career includes roles as a reporter for Arizona Republic, Phoenix New Times and the Phoenix Business Journal. A Cronkite School graduate and SPJ award finalist, she also worked as a digital content coordinator, social media manager and freelance feature writer. Serena covers stories on politics, crime, policing, technology, education and more.
Expertise
- News writing
- Copy editing
- Radio reporting
- Project management
- Content strategy
Education
Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communications, with a minor in communications
Achievement & Awards
- First-generation college graduate
- Wrote cover story for Phoenix New Times in 2023
- Wrote cover story for Phoenix Business Journal in 2019
- Contributed to KTAR News’ regional Edward R. Murrow Award-winning newscast in 2024
Social media profiles
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 7, 2025Preliminary report shows 2025 Arizona Gives Day generates $4.1 million in donations
A preliminary report of the total donations made during Arizona Gives Day 2025 was released. Organizers were happy about the final amount so far.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2025Endangered desert pupfish return to Ayer Lake at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Over 450 desert pupfish have been successfully returned to their home in Ayer Lake, according to a Wednesday announcement from AZGFD.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2025Texas woman sentenced for IRS fraud conspiracy involving Arizona tax firm
A 53-year-old Texas woman was sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding the IRS by targeting an Arizona tax firm, prosecutors said.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Apr 4, 2025Woman from China reportedly dies by suicide while in Border Patrol custody in Yuma
A detained woman who is a Chinese citizen died of suicide while she was in Border Patrol custody in Yuma, authorities confirmed on Friday.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Apr 4, 2025Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joins 3 more lawsuits against Trump administration
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing President Trump over a March 25 executive order. Here's why she filed the executive order lawsuit.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Apr 4, 2025Project to add 6 passenger gates, other upgrades to Sky Harbor Terminal 3 begins
A $326 million project is underway to expand and improve Terminal 3 of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2025Phoenix Police to enforce juvenile curfew at First Friday
The Phoenix Police Department wants to increase safety during the First Friday Art Walk & Market by enforcing a curfew for minors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2025Phoenix Zoo hosting grand opening to celebrate its new Big Cats of Arizona habitat
The Phoenix Zoo will host the grand opening of the Big Cats of Arizona exhibit on Saturday. It's home to two jaguars and one mountain lion.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2025Mesa police make arrest in year-old murder case related to alleged gun and drug sale
An arrest has been made in a Mesa murder case from April 2024. An 18-year-old man was accused of killing the victim during a gun and drug sale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 2025Work to start on I-17 wildlife overpass south of Flagstaff
Work is set to start on a new wildlife overpass south of Flagstaff on Interstate 17 this month, ADOT announced on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Apr 3, 2025Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Pinyon to open in Scottsdale in fall 2025
A new Mediterranean restaurant named Pinyon is coming to Scottsdale in the fall, according to a Wednesday news release from company officials.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Apr 2, 2025Developers spend $13.8M on 38 acres for industrial project in Mesa
A 38-acre industrial development in Mesa consisting of four large buildings is coming to Mesa, according to developers behind the project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2025Arizona Democrats condemn President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports
Several top Arizona Democrats condemned the new tariffs Republican President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday. Here's what they said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2025Valley shelter waiving adoption fees for most adult dogs
Look up "free dog adoption Phoenix" and you'll see you don't have to pay to adopt most of the dogs older than 1 year in AAWL's care.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2025Grand Canyon National Park raising campsite fees for 1st time in 20 years
Grand Canyon National Park is raising fees at its frontcountry campsites for the first time in 20 years.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Apr 1, 2025Suspected human smuggler hurt in rollover crash during chase in Arizona
A suspected human smuggler was critically injured in a rollover crash after attempting to avoid Border Patrol agents in southern Arizona on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2025Donors urged to support nonprofits struggling due to federal funding cuts this Arizona Gives Day
Arizona Gives Day 2025 will involve over 1,000 nonprofits dedicated to community outreach of all types. Here's what's unique this year.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Mar 28, 2025Renovations completed on historic ASU president’s cottage now used as creative writing center
The historical ASU creative writing center has a few new upgrades. Here are the renovations to the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2025Trump taps former Arizona attorney general as US representative to Serbia
President Donald Trump announced on Friday he chose former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to be the next U.S. ambassador to Serbia.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Mar 28, 2025New single-family homes starting in the $400,000s for sale in north Phoenix
Thirty-five affordable homes are officially on the metro Phoenix. Homes at the new Phoenix infill community start in the $400,000 range.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Mar 28, 2025Build-to-rent cottage home community under construction in Flagstaff
Construction of a Flagstaff cottage community comprised of rental units called Liv Sky Cottages began on Tuesday. It will be open in late 2025.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 28, 2025Patagonia Lake State Park in southern Arizona approaches 50-year milestone
Patagonia Lake State Park, which is Arizona's fourth most visited state park in Arizona, will reach its 50th anniversary next Tuesday, officials said.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 27, 2025Mountainside Fitness buys land for Queen Creek location
The upcoming Queen Creek Mountainside Fitness center is set to start welcoming members into its health club in December of this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2025Child sexual predator sentenced to 30 years in Arizona prison
A child sexual predator who tried to trade stuffed animals for sex with minors has been arrested, prosecutors said on Wednesday.